Compared to us humans, all dogs have a superior sense of smell, but some dogs' noses are next level – if you hadn’t guessed already, we're talking about scent hounds. Bred for their skills in the ...

Like the bloodhound, the basset hound is built for scent work. With almost as many smell receptors as her larger colleague, she also has huge ears and a long nose. With their short legs, basset hounds ...

Bloodhounds are descended from the scent hounds of the Middle Ages. They were in the 1888 Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York City. We’ve all seen them in old paintings and in so many movies ...

From Hollywood movies to family homes, long-eared dogs have captured hearts worldwide. But those floppy ears are more than just adorable—they tell a powerful story of instinct, history, and care.

The best breeds for search and rescue are intelligent, trainable dogs who have powerful scent and tracking abilities. Hounds, for instance, have an extremely keen sense of smell, and other breeds have ...